The best curling irons for short hair are the ones that give you the most control over the style you create. When it comes to short hair, you want to be able to create tight curls, loose waves, or anything in between. Here are some great options for curling irons for short hair.

$319.00
I’m able to get creative with my short hair!...I wondered what all the fuss was about curling irons but this one is fast and leaves my hair shiny and the curls hold.
What it is: A medium iron with a one-inch barrel for glamorous and perfectly defined curls—preset to 365°F for optimal styling without extreme heat.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Creates glamorously defined curls with a medium-size, ceramic-coated barrel
- Delivers shiny, long-lasting results
- Preset to 365°F for optimal styling without extreme heat
What Else You Need to Know: Create perfect curls, whether your hair is long or short, with this one-inch iron. It uses ultra-zone technology to monitor heat 250X per second for shiny, long-lasting results, per

$93.50
My new favorite hair tool!...It's super easy to use and gives beautiful mermaid waves that last for days! Even on short hair ;)...This is my go to waver and I would recommend to anyone, long or short hair.
What it is: A three-barrel wand that makes styling the effortless, frizz-free Aussie beach waves a breeze.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
- Curl-Enhancing
Key Benefits:
- Easy to use
- Long-lasting style performance
- Works on any hair texture
What Else You Need to Know: The tourmaline ceramic and ionic technology leave hair smooth, frizz-free, and evenly styled. The adjustable temperature setting is for any hair type and texture.

$799.99
But beyond aesthetics, this tool is a game-changer for styling. Unlike traditional curling irons or blow dryers that rely on extreme heat, the Airwrap uses airflow technology to curl, wave, smooth, and volumize without damaging my hair. ...Best for short and fine hairs 💯...Unlike traditional curling wands or straighteners, it uses air instead of extreme heat, which keeps my hair healthy and shiny
What it is: A Dyson Airwrap with Bluetooth-enabled technology.
Hair Texture: Straight and Wavy
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold and Extended Styling
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- The only connected multi-styler to recommend a personalized curling routine according to your hair and styling profile
- Dries and styles simultaneously using the Coanda effect, no heat damage
- Six versatile attachments engineered to dry, curl, shape, smooth, and hide flyaways for straight and wavy hair
What Else You Need to Know: This Dyson Airwrap™ now has a Bluetooth enabled curling feature through the MyDyson app for one touch, personalized styling. It

$174.50
They are also longer than old school versions which creates a more modern wave pattern but to accommodate the size they do feel a little heavy especially for thinner hair like mind. These wouldn't work for short hair because even with the 2 sizes the smaller size isn't particularly thin. ...A game changer for my hair!...This is my first time using curlers and I am so hooked now! A normal curling iron always left my hair feeling fried and damaged so I haven’t curled my hair in a while.
What it is: A set of hot rollers with long-length ceramic barrels that hold large sections of hair and evenly distribute heat to create big, bouncy curls with tons of volume and less frizz.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Create big, bouncy curls with tons of volume
- Longer barrels hold more hair
- Reduce frizz and add tons of shine
What Else You Need to Know: The Roller Club Curling Hot Hair Rollers have two different barrel sizes which allow for customized styling on all hair lengths. The three-inch-long barrels are designed with additional length to set l

$158.00
I received this curling iron gifted by mane hair in exchange for my honest review. ...Okay but only really worked on the highest heat setting and if my hair wasn’t flat ironed. I also found the wand was too short for my hair, which resulted in a wonky curl
What it is: A clip-free, 1" curling wand that delivers defined curls or waves for a variety of hair textures and lengths, perfect for beginners and pros alike.
Hair Type: Straight and Wavy
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic and nano-coated barrel offers smooth styling without frizz
- Hold it vertically or horizontally; this no-clamp wand makes styling flexible and simple
- Offers four heat settings to help style thin, medium, thick, and coarse hair types
What Else You Need to Know: It’s travel friendly! A nine-foot swivel cord prevents tangling. It has an auto-shutoff after 60 minutes, and it can handle AC voltage outlets from all over the world (adapter may be nee

$128.50
Short hair 🤝🏻 AirBurst styler...I am SO impressed by this! I just cut my hair into a bob and thought this type of tool was only for long hair! ...Definitely love to use it as a curling iron best! It gives a blow out type vibe to your curls, my hair feels much bouncier than when I use my regular wands/curling irons!
What it is: This versatile, lightweight professional styler helps create curls, waves, and straight, sleek strands while locking in style and sealing the cuticle.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Holds and Style Extending
- Straightening and Smoothing
Key Benefits:
- Straightens, curls, and waves hair
- Long-lasting style performance
- Works on any hair texture
What Else You Need to Know: Made with Cool Air Vent technology, this hair styler emits a burst of cool air as you style to reduce heat on the hair, lock in waves and curls, and help seal the hair cuticle for a shiny, smooth finish. The five

$158.00
I love that they’ve come out with a mini version for us short hair girls. It creates the perfect wave in my hair that’s hard to achieve with a straightener. 10/10 would recommend to friends and family!...Short hair approved...Perfect for short hair! I have shoulder length hair and the bigger wavers seem too bulky and big.
What it is: A mini triple-barrel waver that’s great for all hair lengths and delivers texture, tight waves, and instant cool.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- For all hair lengths, but great for shorter hair
- Creates seamless tight waves or classic finger waves
- Ceramic and nano-coated barrel reduces friction when styling and delivers long-lasting results
What Else You Need to Know: The Triple Ripple Mini Waver delivers effortlessly defined waves with its 0.86-inch ceramic and nano-coated barrels, ergonomic design, and travel-friendly features like universal voltage and a detachable, lightweight build.

$158.00
I am absolutely obsessed with this round brush not only doesn’t work on (long Hair) but it works on short hair perfectly. I recently cut my 3 foot long hair and now I have pretty short hair and it works on both my long hair and short hair. ...It is perfect if you have layers or face framing. If you have short hair I would avoid the jumbo size it is definitely geared towards someone like me with long thick hair.
What it is: A supersized, one-temp-fits-all hot round brush that delivers smooth, shiny, and voluminous styles.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic-coated barrel provides reduced friction when styling, even heat distribution, long-lasting results, and quick heat up time

$280.00
My arms don’t hurt from holding the iron and wrapping the hair like a traditional curling iron so I am absolutely loving the auto wrap feature on this. ...I like the t3 brand but I wasn’t in love with this curling iron. I have long hair with many layers and I felt like the clip on the curling iron was too short to keep up with my hair.
What it is: A one-inch automatic rotating curling iron with nine heat levels, two timer settings, and two rotation speeds for fast, easy styling and lasting curls and waves.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Automatic barrel rotation for easy styling and flawless results
- Customizable heat, speed, and timer settings for fast styling with minimal heat exposure
- Exceptional heat precision for long-lasting curls and waves
What Else You Need to Know: T3 AutoTwist Technology powers a one-inch auto-rotating barrel to cut styling time and create perfect curls and waves. A two-way A

$280.00
Its user-friendly design ensures that you can easily create various curl styles, adding volume and texture to your short hair....Great curling iron...This curling iron is super easy to use and I find that my hair hold the curl longer then with my other curling iron.
What it is: A 1.25" automatic rotating curling iron with nine heat levels, two timer settings, and two rotation speeds for fast, easy styling and lasting curls and waves.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Automatic barrel rotation for easy styling with flawless results
- Customizable heat, speed, and timer settings for fast styling with minimal heat exposure
- Exceptional heat precision for long-lasting curls and waves
What Else You Need to Know: T3 AutoTwist Technology powers an auto-rotating barrel to cut styling time and create perfect curls and waves. A two-way AutoTw









